I wanted to put a mid-season event at Kanata. The dilemma I had was that Kanata plays fast. Which means we'd be wasting light by playing at Kanata in the long evenings. Simple solution: We play 27 holes. Three hours, 22 minutes for 27 holes, Short/Long/Short, should be sufficient. I'll gauge it against the time required for the two 18 hole rounds that precede the event. That's why that event remains unconfirmed, is that I need the proof first that we can complete 27 holes in daylight._________________Go Sens!

Is there a potential for a third set of tees that flow well at Kanata?

1. Tee off from near 9 basket.
2. ?
3. Tee off near Soccer field past 2 basket.
4. Tee off from 3 shorts.
5. Hard enough as is...
6. Tee off between 5 and 7 basket.
7. Tee off somewhere near the statue.
8. As normal.
9. Tee off from on the rock.

Just a thought... Let's have some opinions!_________________Go Sens!

Last edited by lissyssil on Mon Jan 27, 2014 11:41 am; edited 1 time in total

I agree with everything except 1. Distance-wise, 1 short and 1 long are essentially the same hole. Angle of curvature, 1 long and 1 short are essentially the same hole. The difference is in the trees just beyond the teepad, and I'd suggest that 1 short is a "better" hole, because it allows a much wider selection of shots to attempt to run the basket. From the long tee, the flick, or a very delicate turnover are probably the only options. From the shorts, there's the flick, the less finicky turnover (that can still land you in deep trouble for a 2), the tight turnover/straight-at-it buzz shot, and the thumber. Each comes with it's own risk/reward ratio.

I guess the point I'm trying to make here is that, with distance and angle of approach being equal, the longs limits the throws that a player can choose from.

Which might be good or bad, depending on your attitude.

For the record, Kanata Twenty-7 will most likely be S/L/S, if it happens._________________Go Sens!

I agree with everything except 1. Distance-wise, 1 short and 1 long are essentially the same hole. Angle of curvature, 1 long and 1 short are essentially the same hole. The difference is in the trees just beyond the teepad, and I'd suggest that 1 short is a "better" hole, because it allows a much wider selection of shots to attempt to run the basket. From the long tee, the flick, or a very delicate turnover are probably the only options. From the shorts, there's the flick, the less finicky turnover (that can still land you in deep trouble for a 2), the tight turnover/straight-at-it buzz shot, and the thumber. Each comes with it's own risk/reward ratio.

I guess the point I'm trying to make here is that, with distance and angle of approach being equal, the longs limits the throws that a player can choose from.

Mark, One of the reasons we traditionally avoided kanata in mid Summer is because the place is crawling with little kids when there are 2 soccer games per field x 2 fields plus baseball. It may not be fast at all. Something to think about.

Claus

lissyssil wrote:

Mixing it up, keeping it exciting...

re Kanata 27:

I wanted to put a mid-season event at Kanata. The dilemma I had was that Kanata plays fast. Which means we'd be wasting light by playing at Kanata in the long evenings. Simple solution: We play 27 holes. Three hours, 22 minutes for 27 holes, Short/Long/Short, should be sufficient. I'll gauge it against the time required for the two 18 hole rounds that precede the event. That's why that event remains unconfirmed, is that I need the proof first that we can complete 27 holes in daylight.

Mark, One of the reasons we traditionally avoided kanata in mid Summer is because the place is crawling with little kids when there are 2 soccer games per field x 2 fields plus baseball. It may not be fast at all. Something to think about.

Claus

It's a good thing we don't play on the soccer fields or baseball diamond then!_________________Go Sens!